Life Science · Chemical Processes and Energy Transfer
Virginia SOL LS.4
Virginia SOL LS.4 is part of the Chemical Processes and Energy Transfer strand in Life Science (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students investigate and understand chemical processes of energy transfer important for life. Below is what LS.4 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice LS.4 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL LS.4 means
Investigate and understand chemical processes of energy transfer important for life.
Skills you’ll practice for LS.4
- Explain how photosynthesis is the foundation of virtually all food webs.
- Explain how photosynthesis and cellular respiration support life processes.
Key concepts covered by LS.4
- photosynthesis
- food webs
- energy transfer
- autotrophs
- cellular respiration
- ATP
- metabolism
How to study and practice SOL LS.4
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether LS.4 is already solid, then work each skill above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see our Virginia SOL practice tests guide and how to study for the SOL test.
Frequently asked questions about SOL LS.4
What is Virginia SOL LS.4?
SOL LS.4 is a Life Science Standard of Learning in the Chemical Processes and Energy Transfer strand. It expects students to investigate and understand chemical processes of energy transfer important for life.
What skills does SOL LS.4 cover?
SOL LS.4 is assessed on 2 skills: explain how photosynthesis is the foundation of virtually all food webs; explain how photosynthesis and cellular respiration support life processes.
What strand of Life Science is SOL LS.4 in?
SOL LS.4 belongs to the Chemical Processes and Energy Transfer reporting strand of the Life Science Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL LS.4?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether LS.4 is already solid, then work the 2 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.